Coldstream crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coldstream
Coldstream is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, lying within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2462. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying floodplains, agricultural land, and proximity to the Clarence River catchment system. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage properties and farms engaged in primary production.
Local life in Coldstream is centered around agriculture, particularly cattle grazing and local crop cultivation. Given its small permanent population, the locality lacks major commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Maclean and Grafton for comprehensive retail, healthcare, and educational services. Transport links consist of local rural roads connecting the community to the wider Clarence Valley transport network.
Historically, the area developed alongside the broader settlement of the Clarence Valley, driven by timber-getting, agriculture, and river-based transport in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr peoples, whose rich cultural heritage remains deeply tied to the region's rivers, forests, and plains.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 61 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.